Ariel Melendez, Author at Last Word On Sports

Jarred Tinordi Suspended 20 Games

The National Hockey League announced Wednesday that they have suspended Coyotes defenseman Jarred Tinordi 20 games for use of Performance Enhancing Drugs.

Mason Crosby Signs Four Year Deal With Packers

With only a week left before Mason Crosby was set to become a free agent, the Green Bay Packers locked him up with a four year contract worth $16.1 million. This deal makes him the third highest paid kicker in the NFL.

Anders Nilsson Traded To St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blue have announced that they have acquired goaltender Anders Nilsson from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for goaltender Niklas Lundstrom and a 2016 fifth round pick.

Shayne Gostisbehere Breaks Record for Point Streak by a Rookie Defenceman

Shayne Gostisbehere entered Saturday afternoon one point shy of breaking a Flyers and NHL record. With the lone goal in the Flyers overtime loss to the Devils, Gostisbehere has cemented himself in the record books. His 11 game point streak is a Flyers record for longest point streak by a rookie. It is also an NHL record for longest point streak by a rookie defensemen.

Lane Johnson Signs New Six-Year Deal With Eagles

It has been quite the busy few days for the Philadelphia Eagles. They lock up another part of the future as offensive lineman Lane Johnson signs a six-year deal that will keep him with the team through the 2021 season. He will get $35.5 million guaranteed with a max value on the contract worth $63 million.

Brent Celek And Eagles Agree On New Contract

Doug Pederson and the Eagles made another move after signing Ertz to a contract extension yesterday. The team has now agreed to terms with tight end Brent Celek on a new contract that will keep him with the Eagles for the next three years. It keeps a veteran presence on the team, one that a few of the young guys look up to.

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Author: Ariel Melendez